In a podcast, Milner discussed the technical characteristics of his former teammate Baleba and how he could transform Manchester United's midfield.

Speaking about Baleba on "The Good, The Bad & The Football," Milner said: "He's still very young. Physically, he's excellent. He can drive the ball forward and dominate in certain areas. But he's young and currently in a development phase, with outstanding physical attributes. However, to maintain that level of performance for 90 minutes, he still needs to develop.

"For young players, Brighton is one of the best environments for growth. At Brighton, the head coach loses his best players every year, and young players get opportunities. You have to start from scratch, but they invest heavily in individual meetings, position-specific sessions, post-training work, one-on-one coaching, video analysis – they're excellent at developing these players.

"Of course, for Baleba, joining a club like Manchester United is also a step forward. Manchester United's scale is completely different from Brighton – and that's not to diminish Brighton. As you said, Brighton is an excellent club that has achieved remarkable things in its development over the last 15 years or so; it's a great club. But Manchester United is a different proposition altogether."

Milner Once Rejected Manchester United

Milner also revealed that he turned down the opportunity to join Manchester United during his career. Manchester United approached him in 2015 when he was preparing to leave Manchester City.

Milner stated: "They did come to me, to be honest, yeah. That was when I was leaving Manchester City. But I wouldn't have considered it."

When asked further about his communication with Manchester United at that time, Milner explained:

"It wasn't really a conversation. I'd already decided to go to Liverpool at that point. I just couldn't do it. Of course, I respect the club, but I've always been a Leeds fan and never liked them."

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